sirloin and ribeye steaks
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Sirloin Steak Vs Ribeye: What's The Difference?
BY MATTHEW SPINA
Sirloin Steak
The sirloin is what is known as a primal cut of beef. It’s one of the larger sections of the cow that is cut into smaller, more specific steaks.
If you get a steak that is just called a sirloin steak, it is usually from the top sirloin, as the bottom is made into larger, tougher cuts that are better for roasting.
Ribeye
Essentially, ribeyes are cut from the rib roast as individual steaks before they are cooked. They can be cut bone-in or cut boneless from the space between the rib bones.
Ribeyes steaks are special for a lot of reasons, but it's most famous for its excellent fat marbling. It is perfectly flecked and streaked through the steak.
Unique Cuts
The sirloin is a large cut with lots of different steaks to choose from, and while they share some key characteristics, they aren't identical.
Ribeye is much more specific than sirloin, referring to that one small area of the rib. There are a few different styles of ribeye beyond bone-in or boneless.